Education Studies Undergraduate Modules 2026/27
We welcome students from other departments who may be interested in studying our modules. If you are not already on one of our programmes (BA Education; BSc Psychology with Education; BASc Education Studies and GSD) and would like to take one of our undergraduate modules, please complete the External Student Module Choice FormLink opens in a new window and we will contact you about availability.
First Year Modules
BA Education students will take all modules listed below as core.
BSc Psychology with Education students will take EQ109 and EQ113 as core.
BA Liberal Arts students on the Education pathway must take 30 CATS from this list in Year 1.
BASc Education Studies and Global Sustainable Development will take EQ104, EQ109, EQ112, EQ113 as core.
| EQ102 | Creativity, Culture and LearningLink opens in a new window | 15 CATS | Term 3 |
| EQ104 | International EducationLink opens in a new window | 15 CATS | Term 2 |
| EQ109 | Theories of LearningLink opens in a new window | 15 CATS | Term 1 |
| EQ111 | Academic Identity and SkillsLink opens in a new window | 15 CATS | Term 1 & 2 |
| EQ112 | Introduction to the Philosophy of EducationLink opens in a new window | 15 CATS | Term 1 |
| EQ113 | Sociologies of EducationLink opens in a new window |
15 CATS |
Term 2 |
| EQ114 | Historical Perspectives on EducationLink opens in a new window | 15 CATS | Term 2 |
| EQ115 | Understanding Childhood and Child DevelopmentLink opens in a new window |
15 CATS |
Term 1 |
Second Year Modules
BA Education students will take EQ201 and EQ205 as core. They then must choose one of EQ210, EQ215 or EQ216. In the remaining 60 CATS of module choice, students must take at least 30 CATS of Education Studies' modules. Within any remaining CATS, students can take up to 30 CATS from other SELCS programmes, and/or 15 CATS (one module) from outside SELCS with the approval of the course leader.
BSc Psychology with Education Studies students will take 30 CATs of Education modules.
BA Liberal Arts students on the Education pathway must take 60 CATS of Education modules across Year 2 and 3 combined.
BASc Education Studies and Global Sustainable Development students will take EQ216 and EQ205, plus two 15 CATs Education Studies optional modules.
| EQ201 | Research MethodsLink opens in a new window (not available to external students) | 30 CATS | Term 1+2 |
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EQ205 |
Professional Identity and Skills: Work Based PlacementLink opens in a new window |
15 CATS |
Term 3 |
Optional Core Modules in Year 2
| EQ210 | Arts Based Learning in EducationLink opens in a new window | 15 CATS | Term 2 |
| EQ215 | Contemporary Issues in SEND & InclusionLink opens in a new window | 15 CATS | Term 1 |
| EQ216 | Analysing and Interpreting Education PolicyLink opens in a new window |
15 CATS |
Term 1 |
Optional Modules Available in Year 2
| EQ209 | Children's Literature in ChildhoodLink opens in a new window | 15 CATS | Term 1 |
| EQ207 | Masculinities, Fatherhood and Young ChildrenLink opens in a new window | 15 CATS |
Term 1 |
| EQ225 | Digital Media and Technology in ChildhoodLink opens in a new window | 15 CATS | Term 1 |
| EQ212 | Education, Inequality and Social JusticeLink opens in a new window | 15 CATS | Term 2 |
| EQ227 | Reinventing Education (former IATL module, not available to BA Education students) | 15 CATS | Term 2 |
Final Year Modules
BA Education students will take EQ301, EQ300 and 60 CATs of optional modules (up to 30 CATs can be taken outside the department with the approval of the course leader).
BSc Psychology with Education Studies students can take up to 45 CATs of Education Studies modules, but must take at least 15 CATS (one module).
BA Liberal Arts students on the Education pathway must take 60 CATS of Education modules across Year 2 and 3 combined.
BASc Education Studies and Global Sustainable Development students will take up to 60 CATs of Education Studies modules.
| EQ301 | Individual Research Project (Dissertation)Link opens in a new window (not available to external students) | 45 CATS | Term 1 & 2 |
| EQ300 | Shaping Educational ChangeLink opens in a new window | 15 CATS | Term 1 |
Optional Modules Available to Finalists
| EQ304 | Children's Literature in ChildhoodLink opens in a new window | 15 CATS | Term 1 |
| EQ305 | Masculinities, Fatherhood and Young ChildrenLink opens in a new window | 15 CATS | Term 1 |
| EQ325 | Digital Media and Technology in ChildhoodLink opens in a new window | 15 CATS | Term 1 |
| EQ335 | Contemporary Issues in SEND & Inclusion | 15 CATS | Term 1 |
| EQ326 | Analysing and Interpreting Education PolicyLink opens in a new window | 15 CATS | Term 1 |
| EQ316 | Education for SustainabilityLink opens in a new window | 15 CATS | Term 2 |
| EQ320 | The Developing Child in the School ContextLink opens in a new window | 15 CATS | Term 2 |
| EQ321 | Arts Based Learning in EducationLink opens in a new window | 15 CATS | Term 2 |
| EQ313 | Education, Inequality and Social JusticeLink opens in a new window | 15 CATS | Term 2 |
| EQ327 | Reinventing Education (former IATL module, not available to BA Education students) | 15 CATS | Term 2 |
This information was correct at the date of publication. However, teaching staff (or their availability) and departmental facilities do sometimes vary, or become unavailable, for reasons beyond the University’s control. Where this happens, the University will ensure the minimum of disruption and will ensure that the expected standard of education is maintained. Please see here for further information.